Good posts and question - here's my take, into chicken husbandry for all of seven months:
1. Chickens are a delight to watch and interact with, as are well behaved roosters.
2. They have individual personalities, moods and behaviors.
3. Chickens are extremely curious and as someone else noted...
Hi Bobbi and welcome to BYC from a relative newby compared to you. The secure coop and run are essential I find, not only for the chickens but also for the owner's peace of mind. Here in SW Missouri I have to deal with hawks, coyotes, dogs and other predators, too. When they're out, I try to...
FYI for folks in SW MO - June 8 chicken swap at 8:00 am at Southside Feed on Industrial Drive in Neosho .
I'll be there selling my roosters and just may see you there.
Thanks much. No, I'm just a fan of the late Emperor and thought it a catchy name. I'm down near Neosho, in the SW corner. Lots of poultry around here, and I'm adding to the mix. I used Redbrand 4' x 50' fencing, which I'd also used to fence in my garden. I like it and it works well. It's also...
Good for you! Thanks - sounds like you've got your hands full! I'm new to this too, but will let you all know when I need some good advice, or when I learn something and share.
Missouri Napoleon (Revolution)
Here's a design for about 10 birds with easy access to the laying boxes for me and to the run as well as outside for the chickens. Tried to take the best of others' designs - originality is dead/why reinvent the wheel? - and suit them to my needs, wants and...
Thank you for having me! Used to live in Dodge City for about 9 months and have always found Kansas folks to be exceptionally down to earth, warm and welcoming.